The storm hits Joliet . .
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Be Grateful Challenge ~~ September 10, 2015
~_~ sleeping in as Matt's school starts late every other Thursday; fresh, hot coffee and cooperation; bookkeeping in my cubicle all day; finding cheese in the 'free pile'; rain; sweet Matt; a whole new list; watching it all fall into place faster than I ever imagined; the fun of sorting out the house; rethinking the budget and what the choices mean; IHOP and a family meeting to discuss options; home (safe and quiet); quilt time, a bit of cleaning and snuggles before bed . . .
My Hope Quilt Top
Hey there!! Welcome back!
What do you think so far? I am finally caught up on this quilt through right this minute so am taking a break to eat chili straight from the can (kid style meal!!).
Have a safe and peaceful night!!!
What do you think so far? I am finally caught up on this quilt through right this minute so am taking a break to eat chili straight from the can (kid style meal!!).
Have a safe and peaceful night!!!
Be Grateful Challenge ~~ September 9, 2015
:-] sweet, gentle, sleepy snuggly Matt (sometimes he's still my baby boy!!); breakfast omelets with flax seed and chipotle on tortillas; coffee brewing down the hall; remembering He has my back as I prepare mentally to head out into the world; a bit of quilting as I remember to breathe; girl who almost ran me off road (3rd time someone has tried this in the last month!!); seeing an old friend; many facets of work; productive doctor appointment and new game plan; a friend's journey and the inspiration I find in this; bookkeeping (why is the analyzing so much fun??!!!); His plan and how He shows me step by step; paying bills; open house at JTHS and the opportunity to meet Matt's teachers as well as a wrestling coach; a mini celebration; quilting and list making while Matt does homework . . . .
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Be Grateful Challenge ~~ September 7, 2015
slept in (8:13am); chat with Mom; coffee; wash a few dishes as won't wash themselves; scrub toilet and bath sink; quick trip to CVS for coupon therapy (need to begin praying for rude CVS guy); breakfast a la Matt (so yum!!); load after load of laundry; scrub random areas of my house; hanging with Matt all day; the fun of sorting, cleaning and throwing away useless mess; more and more and more laundry; thinking about ways to have a totally sustainable homestead on a sailboat; lots of family time
Joy Dare ~~ September 2015
*5th~ 3 gifts autumn~~
^_^ leaves falling
^_^ cool evening breeze
^_^ slowing down of life
6th~ 3 gifts growing~~
:0) learning to trust Him and pray more
:0) awareness
:0) reciprocity
7th~ 3 gifts given~~
~_~ family time
~_~ request
~_~ deep cleaning house
8th~ a gift made, masked, marveled~~
♡.♡ breakfast
♡.♡ feelings
♡.♡ His enduring love
^_^ leaves falling
^_^ cool evening breeze
^_^ slowing down of life
6th~ 3 gifts growing~~
:0) learning to trust Him and pray more
:0) awareness
:0) reciprocity
7th~ 3 gifts given~~
~_~ family time
~_~ request
~_~ deep cleaning house
8th~ a gift made, masked, marveled~~
♡.♡ breakfast
♡.♡ feelings
♡.♡ His enduring love
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Hope Quilt Top
Hi! A quick update photo. I was so far behind that I only updated through Sunday. Hopefully I'll be able to get more done tonight.
Have a blessed day, all!!
Have a blessed day, all!!
Monday, September 7, 2015
67% Savings at CVS and Need to Watch More Closely
Hey! Wanted to share my recent trip to CVS with you!!
I did my shopping in three trips today. On my first trip I was able to save 75% by stacking two (2) manufacturers coupons, with in store coupon and a sale! Awesome!! I think we now have a year's worth of deodorant for each of us. This also yielded an extrabucks (in store cash) of $2.
On my second trip I slipped up a "little" . . on a mission like this a "little" mistake can have a huge impact!! I purchased a can of pledge, fabric freshener, Nivea products, Ajax dish soap and Glade air freshener . . the air freshener was a Mistake as it was not an item needed to complete the rebate, was costly and not something I would normally use. Also I did not spend enough on Nivea products and will have to return for one more item. Because of this my savings on this trip was only 48%.
I combined $7.25 in manufacturers coupons and the $2.00 in extrabucks from the last purchase.
For my third trip I purchased the missing item for the pledge rebate (more furniture polish), two (2) gallons milk at $2.89/each (and $1 extrabucks/each) as well as two (2) bottles Garnia Fructise conditioner and one (1) of matching shampoo.
My savings on this final trip was only 21% . .
But . .
I came home with $9.00 in extrabucks to put toward my next purchase!!
So, I may have left with only a 67% total savings . .
But . .
I have $9.00 free and clear to use by October 7!!
WooHoo!!! I just need more coupons and 48 hour days!!!
I did my shopping in three trips today. On my first trip I was able to save 75% by stacking two (2) manufacturers coupons, with in store coupon and a sale! Awesome!! I think we now have a year's worth of deodorant for each of us. This also yielded an extrabucks (in store cash) of $2.
On my second trip I slipped up a "little" . . on a mission like this a "little" mistake can have a huge impact!! I purchased a can of pledge, fabric freshener, Nivea products, Ajax dish soap and Glade air freshener . . the air freshener was a Mistake as it was not an item needed to complete the rebate, was costly and not something I would normally use. Also I did not spend enough on Nivea products and will have to return for one more item. Because of this my savings on this trip was only 48%.
I combined $7.25 in manufacturers coupons and the $2.00 in extrabucks from the last purchase.
For my third trip I purchased the missing item for the pledge rebate (more furniture polish), two (2) gallons milk at $2.89/each (and $1 extrabucks/each) as well as two (2) bottles Garnia Fructise conditioner and one (1) of matching shampoo.
My savings on this final trip was only 21% . .
But . .
I came home with $9.00 in extrabucks to put toward my next purchase!!
So, I may have left with only a 67% total savings . .
But . .
I have $9.00 free and clear to use by October 7!!
WooHoo!!! I just need more coupons and 48 hour days!!!
More Doilies by Lucy Jane (Carr) Joyce
This is the batch of doilies I kept for myself.
Aren't these just too pretty and delicate with perfect stitches?
Aren't these just too pretty and delicate with perfect stitches?
Doilies by Lucy Jane (Carr) Joyce
Grandma's doilies all sorted to mail to my sisters. I kept back five (5) small doilies for myself as that's all I can really justify taking on the boat.
These are all so amazingly beautiful and each a work of art. You know I wanted them all!! My sisters will enjoy these mementos of Grandma.
And mine? Well I have one (1) set aside to potentially use as a head covering (maybe) for church events only. The four (4) remaining I will turn into a wall hanging. I will post pics of the wall hanging, but am planning to enter it at the Will County Fair next year so you'll have to wait until after judging is finished!!
Maybe I can convince my sisters to post pictures in the comments of how they use their new artistic doilies collection!!
What do you say Ladies??
These are all so amazingly beautiful and each a work of art. You know I wanted them all!! My sisters will enjoy these mementos of Grandma.
And mine? Well I have one (1) set aside to potentially use as a head covering (maybe) for church events only. The four (4) remaining I will turn into a wall hanging. I will post pics of the wall hanging, but am planning to enter it at the Will County Fair next year so you'll have to wait until after judging is finished!!
Maybe I can convince my sisters to post pictures in the comments of how they use their new artistic doilies collection!!
What do you say Ladies??
Be Grateful Challenge ~~ September 6, 2015
sleeping late and daydreaming; learning to deal with stress of evening ahead; breakfast a la Matt (umm . .); 3 loads laundry washed; fresh, hot coffee; Matt; sweet boy with a fresh haircut; more laundry; Joliet Slammers baseball game; view from suit at game compared to what I expected to see in distance; burgers and potato salad; friendly event; Joliet Slammers Won!! ; chat with Matt on drive home; stacking coupons and watching DVDs; sorting doilies my Grandma made; sleeping with windows open and fan on . . .
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Be Grateful Challenge ~~ 9.5.2015~~ Sabbath
overslept; peaceful; time to talk to God/look deeper at future plans; sweet, sleepy son; fresh, hot coffee; car back from shop; show of true colors; 79*F and 76% humidity; thoughtfulness; bottles of frozen water; 84*F with 66% humidity; quietly doing my job; the future He has for Matt and I; planning for yard sale; what to keep and what will we want on our new boat; "this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long"; poison ivy; chicken salad and Cherry Dr. Pepper; my Mom and long chats almost every day; payday so I can pay bills; a very helpful conversation that may alleviate some of our desperation (thank you for that phone number!!); hot bath; an interesting supper a la Matt; watching "A Walk to Remember"; poison ivy; such a sweet son; the ability to look at our current situation, evaluate it and find a solution
Photo is of my sweet Matt who has ADHD and autism. Please take a moment to watch this video about autism (grab a tissue first!!).
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UGCrzmJfwcE
Photo is of my sweet Matt who has ADHD and autism. Please take a moment to watch this video about autism (grab a tissue first!!).
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UGCrzmJfwcE
Deuteronomy 22:5
Happy Sabbath!!
Tonight I am catching up on my Bible study notes. Sometimes I study from notes and sometimes I study other ways.
My notes are from Tuesday, February 17, 2017 and taught by Pastor Frank Wallace.
Deuteronomy 22:5~~
I, personally, struggle with this verse. Not that I generally wear men's clothing, I don't, but the determination of the gender-association of certain items is still, admittedly, a bit unclear.
I understand about dresses vs pants, but the concept that any items labeled men's and women's was designed for men then women started wearing these so a women's version was made, but it's still men's apparel so off-limits~~ that seems too much of a stretch for me.
There are men's and women's:
* shoes
* gloves
* socks
* hats
Now, I don't buy my clothing in the men's department and I definitely don't buy my son's clothing in the women's department, but I do wonder how to tell,
"Is it a sin to wear those items on my list?"
I so want to be pleasing and obedient to my Lord as it is simply not enough to only be saved. Once saved one Must also be obedient. Not following the Law, as that was covered by the crucifixion, but by obeying the New Testament rules He has given us.
1 Timothy 2:9~~
To be adorned modestly and without fancy braids and jewelry is important in obedience. Not that one will go to hell for not following this rule, but that one may not have as high a position in heaven due to disobedience.
Is the rebellion of wearing clothing of the opposite sex really worth it??
Tonight I am catching up on my Bible study notes. Sometimes I study from notes and sometimes I study other ways.
My notes are from Tuesday, February 17, 2017 and taught by Pastor Frank Wallace.
Deuteronomy 22:5~~
I, personally, struggle with this verse. Not that I generally wear men's clothing, I don't, but the determination of the gender-association of certain items is still, admittedly, a bit unclear.
I understand about dresses vs pants, but the concept that any items labeled men's and women's was designed for men then women started wearing these so a women's version was made, but it's still men's apparel so off-limits~~ that seems too much of a stretch for me.
There are men's and women's:
* shoes
* gloves
* socks
* hats
Now, I don't buy my clothing in the men's department and I definitely don't buy my son's clothing in the women's department, but I do wonder how to tell,
"Is it a sin to wear those items on my list?"
I so want to be pleasing and obedient to my Lord as it is simply not enough to only be saved. Once saved one Must also be obedient. Not following the Law, as that was covered by the crucifixion, but by obeying the New Testament rules He has given us.
1 Timothy 2:9~~
To be adorned modestly and without fancy braids and jewelry is important in obedience. Not that one will go to hell for not following this rule, but that one may not have as high a position in heaven due to disobedience.
Is the rebellion of wearing clothing of the opposite sex really worth it??
300 N Pine St, Joliet, IL 60435
A City of Joliet green space . . . .
Pine trees overgrown with vines . . . .
Dead rose bushes overgrown with weeds . .
Tax money paying a landscaping company to keep this space neat??!
A waste of taxpayers money!!
Pine trees overgrown with vines . . . .
Dead rose bushes overgrown with weeds . .
Tax money paying a landscaping company to keep this space neat??!
A waste of taxpayers money!!
Day 248/365. . Sabbath Day
A bit of cleaning at work then I used almost all of my lunch and breaks to exchange the rental car (cute Dodge Dart) for my car which has been fixed up by the body shop.
Now back at work on cleaning detail . .
Now back at work on cleaning detail . .
Be Grateful Challenge
peaceful morning; sweet, sleepy Matt; homemade breakfast tacos; fresh, hot coffee; uneventful drive to work; catching up books; quiet; thoughts and lists prayerfully; errands for work; bottle of H2O; eye twitching a bit less (solid plans reduce stress); having an amazing son open to challenge and adventure; experience gained; new things to learn and practice; knowing following His plan makes the trip feel so much smoother; a peaceful lunch of quilting in my car; more on my new list; using this year to prepare for next year; 84*F with 66% humidity; mentally prepping for yard sale; making do when supplies aren't to be had; temp rising 90*F and 56% humidity; pushing forward and knowing this is building my perseverance; taking Matt to his first high school football game and waiting and quilting while he has fun; a quick bath, a quiet night and my pillow . . .
Friday, September 4, 2015
Joy Dare. ~~ September 2015
3rd~ 3 gifts yellow . . .
O_O sun
O_O cloth for sewing
O_O Chex mix
4th~ a gift cool, warm, sun soaked. . .
=] morning breeze
=] hug and kiss on forehead from Matt
=] quilting in my car during lunch break
O_O sun
O_O cloth for sewing
O_O Chex mix
4th~ a gift cool, warm, sun soaked. . .
=] morning breeze
=] hug and kiss on forehead from Matt
=] quilting in my car during lunch break
Be Grateful Challenge ~~ September 3, 2015
sleepy morning; sweet, patient son; fresh, hot coffee; stale fruit loops; salvation; set apart; song in my heart "no such thing as impossible!!" ; keeping in my place; peace of my cubicle; boss here; seeing sleep specialist with Matt; glorious hope; mentally planning next quilt top; catching up books; Matt doing homework in my cubicle; security on the horizon; new quilt batting; laundry; hanging with Matt; being blessed beyond belief . . .
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Letting Go . .
Making a final decision to completely change our lives has been both cathartic and terrifying . .
It is the "letting go" process that causes both feelings . .
We are letting go of everything and turning complete control over to God!!
That, in and of itself, is a lot. But, beyond that, we are letting go of people, situations and things that don't make us happy.
Let me clarify. In looking around our house I see tons of stuff. Most of it I never use. Some of it has been untouched in boxes for 7+ years waiting for me to find time to make a decision about it. I never seem to have time, or those items aren't a necessary part of my life. By snowfall this year I want all items that fall into that category out of my house and my life. We are, in essence, going toward the "tiny house movement" and the simplicity and peace it offers as well as the opportunity to seriously reduce our footprint.
I am looking at situations in a similar manner. There are a few which are harmful to me yet I have allowed them to become an integral part of my life/have become somewhat dependent on them. I will be removing myself from these situations.
And people. . . that's a bit trickier. I have also allowed problems here. I will be putting safeguards in place to stop/prevent harmful relationships.
The relationship and situation problems can, of course, be rectified . . . But, as that would take major changes in other people, I am learning to simply let go . . .
Meanwhile Matt and I have begun the exciting process of imagining ourselves with a better, more peaceful life. The plan to live simply and at peace has changed our entire outlook!!
It is the "letting go" process that causes both feelings . .
We are letting go of everything and turning complete control over to God!!
That, in and of itself, is a lot. But, beyond that, we are letting go of people, situations and things that don't make us happy.
Let me clarify. In looking around our house I see tons of stuff. Most of it I never use. Some of it has been untouched in boxes for 7+ years waiting for me to find time to make a decision about it. I never seem to have time, or those items aren't a necessary part of my life. By snowfall this year I want all items that fall into that category out of my house and my life. We are, in essence, going toward the "tiny house movement" and the simplicity and peace it offers as well as the opportunity to seriously reduce our footprint.
I am looking at situations in a similar manner. There are a few which are harmful to me yet I have allowed them to become an integral part of my life/have become somewhat dependent on them. I will be removing myself from these situations.
And people. . . that's a bit trickier. I have also allowed problems here. I will be putting safeguards in place to stop/prevent harmful relationships.
The relationship and situation problems can, of course, be rectified . . . But, as that would take major changes in other people, I am learning to simply let go . . .
Meanwhile Matt and I have begun the exciting process of imagining ourselves with a better, more peaceful life. The plan to live simply and at peace has changed our entire outlook!!
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Joy Dare ~ September 2, 2015
3 gifts cut . . .
:0) tension
:0) misunderstanding
:0) rose bushes and black raspberries
:0) tension
:0) misunderstanding
:0) rose bushes and black raspberries
Sunset Over the Homestead
Lovely colors!! Matt noticed and said it would make a beautiful blog post . . . he was right!!!
Hope Quilt Top
So abundantly blessed!! Tonight I caught up from yesterday and part of today, but have had so very many blessings that I am going to have to try to finish tomorrow!!! How awesome is that?!!!
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Joy Dare ~~ September 1, 2015
3 gifts summer~~
:-] 71*F and 96% humidity at 7:30am
:-] sunshine and shade
:-] warm breeze
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